1984 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 2013 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Escort | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Venza |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2775 mm |